The West Virginia Department of Commerce has proposed rules to implement a data center and microgrid law enacted earlier this year. Read the Full Story >>
Charles Town Utility Board Reverses Decision, Votes To Apply For Grant
The Charles Town Utility Board (CTUB) voted to apply for a state grant that could fund the design and construction of a new water and sanitary sewer system in Summit Point. Read the Full Story >>
Community Meetings In Jefferson County – Week of Dec 1, 2025
All Jefferson County residents are welcome to watch and comment at local government meetings. Here’s what’s on the calendar for next week. Read the Full Story >>
Federal Agencies Plan To Exchange Land In Harpers Ferry
The National Park Service and Customs and Border Protection have been working on a land swap for more than a decade. Read the Full Story >>
CTUB Questions Grant For New Water & Sewer System In Summit Point
CTUB declined to apply for a grant to design and construct a new water and sewer system in Summit Point. Read the Full Story >>
Planning Commission Rejects Settlement Proposal From Sidewinder
The Jefferson County Planning Commission voted 4-3 on November 5 to reject a settlment proposal from Sidewinder LLC. Read the Full Story >>
County Drafts Zoning Changes To Encourage Commercial & Residential Clusters
The Jefferson County Planning Commission will hold public hearings on November 4 to consider drafts for three new zoning districts. Read the Full Story >>
Planning Commission Discusses Settlement With Sidewinder
The Jefferson County Planning Commission had a day-long mediation session with Sidewinder LLC on October 29, 2025. Read the Full Story >>
Jefferson County Residents Organize Local No Kings Rally On October 18
A large crowd came armed with costumes, creative signs, and boisterous energy for the No Kings rally in Shepherdstown on October 18. Read the Full Story >>
County Prosecutor Matt Harvey Moves To New Role as US Attorney
Matthew Harvey has resigned as Jefferson County Prosecuting Attorney to serve as US Attorney for the Northern District of West Virginia. Read the Full Story >>
Harpers Ferry Affected By Federal Government Shutdown
The shutdown of the federal government that began on Wednesday, October 1 2025 is affecting operations at the Harpers Ferry National Historic Park. Park officials declined to provide details of how park services would be affected prior to the shutdown and have not yet released any official information about current operations. The park website has Read the Full Story >>
Shepherdstown Marches to Celebrate the Constitution of the United States
Shepherdstown hosted a community parade on Saturday, September 20, to honor the Constitution of the United States. Read the Full Story >>
Shepherd University President Announces Plan To Retire At End Of School Year
Dr. Mary J.C. Hendrix plans to step down as President of Shepherd University at the end of the 2025-2026 academic year. Read the Full Story >>
Governor Morrisey Provides Details of 25-Year Energy Plan
Governor Patrick Morrisey wants West Virginia to be a powerhouse in energy production for the country. Read the Full Story >>
Jefferson County Fair 2025 Gallery
A few snapshots from the 2025 Jefferson County Fair. Read the Full Story >>